Divorce Records in Tennessee
Whether divorce records are public in Tennessee and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Tennessee Vital Records (Department of Health) issues certified copies of Certificates of Divorce or Annulment for divorces from the past 50 years. The fee is $15 per copy, which covers the search and one copy if found; Tennessee Department of Health, Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Divorce or Annulment (PH-1671, rev. 11/19)
| Divorce records | Tennessee Vital Records (Department of Health) issues certified copies of Certificates of Divorce or Annulment for divorces from the past 50 years. The fee is $15 per copy, which covers the search and one copy if found; search fees are not refunded if no record is on file. Mail requests need a check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records and, unless the application is notarized, a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID. Older records are available from the clerk of the court where the divorce was granted and may be available from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The full divorce decree is kept by the court clerk. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Tennessee, and how do I get a copy?
Tennessee Vital Records (Department of Health) issues certified copies of Certificates of Divorce or Annulment for divorces from the past 50 years. The fee is $15 per copy, which covers the search and one copy if found; search fees are not refunded if no record is on file. Mail requests need a check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records and, unless the application is notarized, a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID. Older records are available from the clerk of the court where the divorce was granted and may be available from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The full divorce decree is kept by the court clerk.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.